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Everest Academy is sponsored by Everest Family Ministry in the Birmingham Metro Area. We offer freedom along with quality resources, information, activities and support to those homeschooling in Alabama. We believe that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. We believe that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, we wish to be a very hands-off cover school and allow the parent to lead and guide their children in the direction and at the pace they feel is best suited to their children. We ask only for what the law requires while offering support along with quality resources to aid families in their efforts.

2011-2012 Fitness Challenge Program for ALL ages!!



Participate in the President's Fitness Challenge this school year and join the Everest Academy 2011-12 group to see how you are doing compared to other participating homeschoolers!


WHAT IS IT?
The President's Challenge is a series of programs designed to help improve anyone's activity level. Joining a group is a great way to make staying active easy and fun!  Signing up to be a part of the group is simple and FREE. You can join or leave at any time. All you have to do is register. It's quick, and there's no cost just to participate!


WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone--all ages can sign-up! Click here for more information.

LOTS OF ACTIVITIES HELP YOU EARN POINTS!
In addition to traditional sport activities like basketball, football, jogging, or aerobics, there is a LONG list of other activities that earn you points toward your goal! How about lawn mowing/gardening, trampoline, darts, or even Wii Sports?! Each activity has a predetermined point allowance and earns you points based on length, and sometimes on degree, of activity.
Click Here to see the full list of activities to get you and your family active!

HOW TO SIGN-UP & JOIN OUR GROUP:
Our group is NOT doing the President's Physical Fitness Test!
This group is for families choosing one of the challenges below and working on their own to log their activities.
First: Click here to create your own individual account*
Don't forget to choose which challenge to take:
  • PALA is a limited 8 week program to reach your goal
  • Presidential Champions is an unlimited time program,
    giving you the whole school year to work toward your goal!
Second: After you've logged into your account, go to "Groups"
to join the "Everest Academy 2011-12" group.
You will need to enter this Group ID Number: 935838

* For Everest Academy families, if you think you want to participate in the EA Awards Ceremony in May 2012, please notify Briana Moore ~ self-educated@earthlink.net Please provide your user name and email address, so that I may contact you in the spring regarding your participation. We plan to present awards--certificates, ribbons, &/or medals purchased by the parents--at an awards ceremony (participation fee may apply).


Why is staying active important?  
Because your well-being depends on it. You'll look and feel better, every day.   When you make staying active part of your daily life, you don't get tired after taking a flight of stairs. You have more energy for weekend get-togethers with family and friends. You're more alert, and you're more sure of yourself.   Fitness is about improving endurance, flexibility, and strength through regular physical activity.  Remember, it's never too late to get more active. Every little bit helps. It doesn't have to be strenuous to be healthy, either. Just start slowly and build gradually. The time to begin is right now. You'll start to notice the difference right away - for both your body and your mind.

Heart health -  Regular physical activity can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of illnesses such as Type II diabetes or heart disease.

Bone support - Exercise is a good way to build strong, healthy bones and can help slow the bone loss associated with getting older.

Sense of well-being - Being in good shape can give you more energy, reduce anxiety and depression, improve self-esteem, and help you better manage stress.

Social life - Staying active can be a great way to have fun, make new friends, and spend quality time with family.

Physical appearance - You look better when you're in shape. Staying active helps you tone muscles and maintain a healthy weight - and can even improve your posture.


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